Partizan beats arch rival Crvena Zvezda in Belgrade derby

By CJ Clarkson | March 7, 2022 |

Yesterday, Partizan and Crvena Zvezda, the number one and two in the ABA (Adriatic League) standings, met in the Serbian capital Belgrade. Supported by a loud home crowd and the guidance of legendary coach Zeljko Obradovic, Partizan won the game by 98-84. Thereby Partizan ended the four-game losing streak against Crvena Zvezda in the ABA…

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Last home game of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski

By CJ Clarkson | March 6, 2022 |

In what was supposed to be a celebration of Krzyzewski’s 42 years of coaching at Duke, his final home game ended in a 94-81 loss Saturday to rival North Carolina. So before the postgame celebration could officially begin, Krzyzewski walked to a microphone at midcourt and offered an impromptu message to the crowd, some of whom had paid upward…

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Getting Ready for the Upcoming Big Dance – Here’s What to Expect

By Bryce | March 3, 2022 |

The NCAA’s “Big Dance” is almost ready to kick off this year’s tournament. For those of you who are patiently awaiting the March Madness bracket, you won’t have to wait much longer. As you may already know, Selection Sunday begins on March 13, when 68 teams that will participate in the tournament will be announced. …

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FIBA takes more decisions following events in Ukraine

By CJ Clarkson | March 3, 2022 |

Following the initial decisions of FIBA communicated yesterday, the FIBA Europe Executive Committee convened on Wednesday, March 2, to take further necessary decisions given recent events in Ukraine. The Committee took those decisions to safeguard the integrity of competitions and the safety of all participants and ensure fairness for Ukrainian players, teams, clubs, and officials…

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Russian teams suspended in Euroleague and Eurocup

By CJ Clarkson | March 1, 2022 |

The ECA Shareholders Executive Board, meeting remotely on Monday, February 28, took the following decisions with regards to the war in Ukraine: 1. To suspend the participation of Russian Federation teams in both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague (CSKA Moscow, UNICS Kazan, Zenit St Petersburg) and the 7DAYS EuroCup (Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar). 2. Euroleague Basketball to…

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New low for Los Angeles Lakers as fans boo them at home

By Greg Horne | February 28, 2022 |

The Los Angeles Lakers hit a new low yesterday, with a 123-95 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans being met by a chorus of boos from the home crowd throughout much of the night. Russell Westbrook, the L.A. native whom the franchise completely overhauled its roster to acquire in the offseason, was asked if that type of reception from Lakers…

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CSKA Moscow loses four key import players

By CJ Clarkson | February 28, 2022 |

The war in Ukraine is having more and more impact on everyday life, including sports. The latest development is that four key players of CSKA Moscow have left the team. In an official statement, the Russian team says: For personal reasons related to the current situation between Russia and Ukraine, as well as its possible…

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For the first time ever, seven top-10 NCAA teams lost on the same day

By CJ Clarkson | February 27, 2022 |

On Saturday, No. 1 Gonzaga, No. 2 Arizona, No. 3 Auburn, No. 4 Purdue, No. 5 Kansas, No. 6 Kentucky, and No. 9 Texas Tech all lost, surpassing the previous record of six top-10 teams in the Associated Press poll losing in one day. Saturday’s historic slew of defeats could have implications on Selection Sunday. Gonzaga suffered a 67-57 loss at rival Saint Mary’s. Arizona…

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